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  • Jon Meacham: Mock Me, But Biden Has Handled Ukraine Crisis With 'Immense Skill'

    12/21/2022 9:54:18 AM PST · by governsleastgovernsbest · 74 replies
    NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein
    Okay, Jon Meacham, we're going to take up your invitation, and mock you, you shameless hack! On today's Morning Joe, discussing Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to D.C. today, Meacham said: "I think President Biden has led with immense skill throughout this crisis. It's reminiscent of the senior President Bush during the first Gulf War, and then back to the great World War II leadership. And I say that without, people can mock that, perhaps, but David [Ignatius] can check me on it. Get the rest of the story and view the video here.
  • Officials: Cost of illegal immigration 'immense' - San Diego County

    08/15/2006 10:19:20 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 31 replies · 716+ views
    North County Times ^ | 8/15/06 | Edward Sifuentes
    SAN DIEGO ---- County officials testified during a congressional hearing Monday in San Diego that illegal immigrants extract a heavy toll on local governments and law enforcement agencies, especially in North County. But they said they did not know precisely how much. Officials said illegal immigrants have strained local education, health care and prison resources. Many of the panelists blamed the federal government for failing to secure the nation's borders. "San Diego County may be the gateway to Mexico, but my taxpayers in the County of San Diego are the doormat," said Supervisor Bill Horn, whose district includes most of...
  • Housing agency works to accommodate 772-pound tenant

    11/17/2003 9:53:58 AM PST · by mansion · 80 replies · 799+ views
    Cleveland.com ^ | 11/17/03 | The Associated Press
    CLEVELAND (AP) -- The city's public housing agency is trying to resolve a lengthy dispute by accommodating the needs of a 772-pound tenant immobilized by her weight. Carmen Bowen, 44, has been involved in a two-year dispute with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority over how much work must be done to help her move around her apartment. The agency is about to provide her with a handicapped-accessible apartment with extra space to allow an oversized wheelchair to turn. Bowen lives with her 19-year-old son and a caregiver. Still, Bowen filed a discrimination complaint, saying the agency took too long. Housing...